Bengali Bhaja Masala
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Place two dried bay leaves and one dried red chili on a hot iron griddle.
- 2Add two tablespoons of cumin seeds, two tablespoons of coriander seeds, two teaspoons of fennel seeds, and four to five methi or fenugreek seeds to the griddle.
- 3Slowly roast these spices on a medium flame until they turn golden brown and start releasing flavors.
- 4Take the roasted spices off the griddle and place them in a blender jar to cool down.
- 5Once cooled, grind the spices to a fine powder.
Ingredients
- 2 dried bay leaf
- 1 dried red chili
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 4 to five methi or fenugreek seeds
Equipment
iron griddleblender jarairtight container
Tips
- Store Bhaja Masala in an airtight container for a long time.